CAREERS

A CAREER AT
FOOTHILLS BRIDGE CO

Employees at Foothills Bridge Co are equipped with a strong technical background and are passionate about the hands-on construction experience. We understand the complexities of a construction site and are as comfortable working with contractors to develop creative ideas as we are at our desks analyzing those ideas. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, we strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

BENEFITS

COMPETITIVE SALARY

PAID TIME OFF UP TO 25 DAYS PER YEAR
& PAID HOLIDAYS

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE

401K PLAN + COMPANY MATCH AND PROFIT SHARING

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Including memberships to ASCE and AISC

CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM

Including company donation match

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

TESTING & LICENSING SUPPORT

PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

JOB OPENINGS

Employees at Foothills Bridge Co are equipped with a strong technical background and are passionate about the hands-on construction experience. We understand the complexities of a construction site and are as comfortable working with contractors to develop creative ideas as we are at our desks analyzing those ideas. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, we strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We are currently recruiting for multiple positions. The successful candidates will work alongside our staff of construction engineers to provide engineering solutions to our clients in the heavy civil industry.

This position is located in Boulder, CO. We will consider candidates that wish to work remotely from their current location for up to six months before relocating. We offer flexible work hours and frequent remote work days.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform analysis on existing structures and design temporary supports, falsework and access systems for a variety of bridge dismantling, erection, and other heavy civil construction projects
  • Prepare drawings, calculations, and reports for use by clients
  • Participate in meetings with clients and project team members
  • Maintain good relationships with clients using strong interpersonal skills
  • Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
  • 0-2 years of experience in the design and/or construction of bridges
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • EIT licensure or eligibility within the United States (required)
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work in a team environment
  • Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Experience using current design codes like AASHTO, AISC and ACI
  • Familiarity using structural analysis programs, specifically RISA and/or MIDAS
  • Experience (proficiency preferred) in AutoCAD

Salary Range: $60,000 to $74,000

The ideal candidate will be located (or willing to relocate) near our home office in Boulder, CO. We will consider candidates that wish to work remotely from their current location for up to six months before relocating. We offer flexible work hours and frequent remote work days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform analysis on existing structures and design temporary supports, falsework and access systems for a variety of bridge dismantling, erection, and other heavy civil construction projects
  • Prepare design drawings, calculations, and reports for use by clients
  • Participate in meetings with clients and project team members
  • Maintain good relationships with clients using strong interpersonal skills
  • Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design
  • Assist in training and development of other staff members
  • Occasional travel to provide project onsite support
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in the design and/or construction of bridges
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • P.E. license in any state (or have the ability to obtain within one year)
  • Strong communication skills ( both written and verbal) and ability to work in a team environment
  • Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Experience using current design codes like AASHTO, AISC and ACI
  • Familiarity using structural analysis programs, specifically RISA and/or MIDAS
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000

This position is located in Boulder, CO. We will consider candidates that wish to work remotely from their current location for up to six months before relocating. We offer flexible work hours and frequent remote workdays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare new drawings and revise existing engineering drawings for a variety of bridge dismantling, erection, and other heavy civil construction projects
  • Knowledge of as-builts and ability to understand heavy civil design drawings, as-built drawings, and fabrication drawings
  • Work closely with project engineers/project managers in preparing design drawings to carry out and complete a project
  • Work on red line markups provided by project managers/project engineers during project delivery
  • Participate in meetings with project team members
  • Stay up to date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Aided Design
  • 2+ years of structural design experience with computer-aided software programs such as AutoCAD and good working knowledge of construction documents
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), staying efficient, and ability to work in a team environment
  • Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Experience with 3D software such as SketchUp preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision)
  • 401(k) Plan with company match and profit sharing (when appropriate)
  • Continuing education including membership to ASCE and AISC
  • Charitable giving program including company donation match
  • Community outreach activities
  • Testing and Licensing support
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave

Salary Range: $48,000 – $60,000

We are always looking for hard-working individuals currently enrolled in a Masters program with a focus in Structural Engineering who want to work part-time during the school year (Fall or Spring semester) and gain some valuable experience. 

Click the “Apply” link on this page to start your application by answering a few general questions and submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter.